When you first had surgery I was pleased for you but truthfully a little sad as I found I was able to watch somebody the same size try on clothes and I wouldn't be able to do that anymore. Purely selfish of me. Six months into your journey I felt I could do what you are doing but without the surgery. You were my inspiration. For that I want to say thank you. 19 months later I am over 8.5 stone lighter and weigh 16 stone 8lb. It has been a battle at times but for me calorie counting gives me the control to keep on going. Without I could not be able to carry on with this journey. Good luck. You can do it x
@germanshepherd4life absolutely well done. I lost 5 stone calorie counting. I am always aware of my calorie intake even now but I've stayed within 7lb. It's the only way
OMG!.... thank you Trina, for putting this video out here.. Ive got quite emotional listening to it, as its so me, at moment ! I started following you, on the day of your surgery. In Jan 25, i'll be 2 years POST op & have lost a whopping 11 stone ( plus few lbs)... but like you, ive found the last few months a little bit of a struggle, as though ive not gained, ive not lost much either. ( i still need to loose around another 2 stone) I need to get motivated again, as im in desperate need of 2 new hips, ( the reason i had surgery) & finally, ive got appointment in dec, with orthopedics ! 🎉 Im finding, my struggles not with food, but more wine, which sadly is easier to swallow, than food! 🤷♀️ We got this tho girl 💪 Just think, lovely lady, if you do the Gym & your skating....1lb a week is do-able...so by your birthday, you'll easily be in the 100's 🎉 Good luck beautiful 🫂💪 xx
Wow congratulations @germanshepherdforlife! I’m currently watching halfofCarlas TH-cam channel-She is amazing! She lost 183lb Naturally through calorie control in 14 months!! She is so motivatinal,almost every video on her channel is weight loss Gold ❤. Check her out!. Ps. Know where you are coming from finally finding people if a similar plus size trying on clothes then all of a sudden they are not advocating for ‘plus size’ anymore .
Oh God Trina, I completely understand how exhausting the food noise is. Sometimes, I feel like I need to binge eat even though I know I'm not hungry, just to make my brain be quiet.
Ahhh oh my goodness, I know this is cringe but your journey has been so amazing and inspiring! When you climbed up to the top of those steps on holiday I was genuinely so happy for you 😊 I have only recently come across your channel but appreciate that you are so transparent and post what other youtubers don't, which is the stuff people want to see!! Your videos are so awesome, thank you ☺️
Hi Trina- a note about the food noise- I've been on wl journey for the past few years started at 370 but my highest was 400, I"m now at 226. In 2023 I had a period of regain to the tune of 90lbs 😬. One thing i've found is that I need to accept that I'm NEVER going to be an "intuitive" eater. I've never been small either, I saw my first dietitian at 10yrs old and I still have weight to lose b/c I'm short so 30+ years of giving into the food noise is not going to go away in 5, 10 or maybe even 15 years. That realization has helped me. I'm learning to let go of that idea that I can be one of those people who just eat what they feel, when they feel and they're able to manage their weight. I just can't. I have to keep the guard rails up. I NEED boundaries around food b/c I will abuse it. So I'll have to always have a routine. I can switch up the routine, but I need a routine b/c one of the key factors when I regained was me trying to wing-it b/c I too (at first) didn't WANT to overeat and wasn't craving foods but as soon as I started reintroducing those trigger foods more consistently and also having a mindset that I can eat it if it want - it was a disaster. Anyway I hope this helps. Just recognizing that to keep me from constantly obsessing about food I can just plan my meals 90% of the time and then when there are special occasions I can enjoy them has helped train me to ignore the food noise when it comes b/c i'm making a habit of not giving into it. It's hard but it's gotten easier. Best of luck to you!
Hi Trina , I just want to say I’m 65 and have struggled with my weight always . But I would probably say that all the people I have spoken to and listened to through those years , you are the one that has been the most real , positive and true in your comments than any of them . Do everything you can to keep going and keep yourself stable , I promise you will not regret it in later life , well done ❤❤
Thank you Trina for such an honest account of your journey . You have done great and should be very proud of yourself . I think calorie counting would give you a guideline to work along side, it does not have to be forever. I think talking therapy is imperative to explore why you turn to food, which can be used as a crutch and the fact you become anxious when you feel you can't have it . This is the second stage of the journey , you are addressing the physical side of the over use of food. You now need to explore the emotional . You have come so far and have unlocked a whole new life for yourself , don't stop here . I totally relate to your struggle, I was once also 26 stone . I know the freedom weight loss can bring, although I have not had weight loss surgery . I can identify with everything else . I wish you well on your journey ahead . I know you can do it. Look at what you have already achieved . I have a lot of respect for you talking about this sensitive issue. This is why I know you have this under control Trina .
With all the traveling and walking and MOUNTAIN CLIMBING you've done over the summer months, it could be that you've gained some muscle, too. So, bear that in mind. However, whatever your journey takes you next... to do what you feel you need to do... YOU WILL DO IT. I have no doubt about that. I've been watching you for more than three years now and I've been amazed at your progress and your openness. Thank you for sharing all the good and all the bad. I'm not plus sized (used to be on the cusp), but I've always struggled with my body image, especially being a teenager during the "heroin chic" 1990s, and your videos have helped me so much.
I did WW to get started losing weight. I lost 50 lbs so far. I went grom a 18 to a 14 so far. Just doing it on my own now.I have a puppy too. I do a lot of walking and watch what i eat now. I want to get to a size 12 so 20 lbs. more to go. You have done great.❤
Oh my god, I'm 5 months post gastric sleeve and I have felt the hunger pangs from day 1 after surgery. I have lost around 8stone so far, but the past 2 weeks I have not managed to loose any weight. I feel the same. I'm craving foods, wanting to finish food. Thinking I'll leave this and eat it in a bit. I crave crisps, pizza and stuff. Not able to eat much...but the cravings are still there!!! I totally feel you
I am so excited that you are going to post more weight loss content because I also am at the almost exact point were you are. 2 years post Op in November. Didn't lose as much as expected. Bad habits coming back, food noise and not exercising. Of course I gained back some weight and it's very demoralizing. So let's look ahead and motivate each other 🎉❤
I love how brutally honest you are with us about your whole journey. It's refreshing and so comforting to hear someone talk so frankly about their experiences in a way we can all relate too I suspect i have ADHD too (as well as autism) and all of the stuff you have talked about with obsessive thoughts about food, the lightheadedness when not eaten, the all or nothing thinking ect is exactly me too. I am getting married next year and desperately want to lose some weight but am so terrified of failure i can't get started properly on it as every attempt to lose weight in the past has failed and i do feel like it could be impacted by undiagnosed untreated adhd Your story gives me hope that i can do it too, thank you ❤
Adhd here! I forget to eat and get the dizziness thing. Also the food addiction is another symptom my love. I'm still waiting for official diagnosis, been about 30 months so far. You are not alone, it's not you. Sending so much love, be kind to yourself 🤍
Listening to you talk I can’t help but wish we had something like a ‘well-being group’. Imagine a weekly group in your area where you go and you don’t weigh in, you just share how your weeks gone in terms of whatever self care you need in your life. So it could be ‘I’ve managed to sleep really well this week!’ And everyone gives you a round of applause. Or ‘i didn’t binge’ or ‘I went to yoga twice this week!’ And it’s just loads of supportive people celebrating each others self care achievements or being like ‘it’s okay that this week wasn’t so good, I believe in you!’
Ahh sweety you have done and are doing so so well, I'm glad you're proud of yourself, you really should be! ❤ I've recently changed my eating habits, no snacking inbetween meals, no oil in cooking, eating fresh foods, not much processed, and limiting the foods I love, like cheese, but still having them so I don't feel deprived and I've lost 21lb in 6 weeks. I'm 52 and in menopause and have health issues, so there's a lot against me, but I'm doing it. It's not easy, at all, and I've struggled with my weight all my life, but honestly, if I can keep going, you can too sweetie ❤ I hope you know how proud of you we all are 🎉❤
I’m an almost 30 stone girly I have followed your journey. I want to say thank you so much for being so open and honest about your journey. I am a firm believer that we only get to this size as we have a disordered relationship with food. Surgery only fixes the physical what is needed, but missing, is psychological support. Keep going maybe add in a support group. Sending hugs
I agree. Thing is I know my issues around food. I don’t eat a lot I honestly don’t but I do eat shit. I will have a chocolate bar rather than lunch etc. I have so much executive dysfunction that I grab for a takeaway because mentally I just can’t cook but mentally I also can’t reheat food so meal prep is off the table. I honestly don’t have any form of motivation or mental mindset to change my eating habits. I know I will likely die young and have a shit life due to my weight but even that’s not motivation enough for me. A gastric band or injection won’t help me, as it’s in my head and not the amount of food I eat, it’s what I eat. I honestly believe I have adhd and unless my doctor listens to me, until I can get it sorted, my weight will never be sorted.
I so relate to you. I had surgery soon after you did. In fact, I watched some of your decision videos when I was thinking about the surgery. Anyway I too have recently struggled with a small weight gain and wanting "Treats". Interestingly enough, also recently diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks for sharing your update. The food noise is exhausting
Hey Trina, thank you for sharing your journey, I found your channel as I was preparing for my gastric bypass surgery. You helped me prepare and cope with what was about to happen, I am now currently 17 months Post op, I also have struggled recently with the food noise coming back and the only advice I can give you that I have been using to cope and keep my weight the same is still eating when I want to but having fruit and hummus and vegetables with the occasional treat but definitely eating fruit and fresh vegetables. Also exercise, making sure I get a good walk in at least every day, trying my hardest to hit 10000 steps per day. I live in Australia so I know that it is different for you living in a colder climate but that has kept me steady ❤️ thank you for sharing your journey 🌞
You are amazing for being so honest 💕 Thank yoy for sharing., really inspirational! You are smashing it, take each day by day and remember just how great life is and the experiences because of the work you are putting in!
I'm having a bypass in two weeks time, fortnight tomorrow, I am scared but excited too. I have about 10 stone to lose and it's great to see how well you have done x
Don't be scared it will be the best thing you can ever do im 10 years post bypass now and though I have had a stupidly rare unknown complication I would do it again tomorrow, you got this slow and steady
Just update for all of us that are on a similar journey I too would look to make it to the 100 I’m not there yet but there is always hope. Don’t get discouraged you have done an amazing thing just keep up the good work
I’m 12 years out from getting a band. The only time I don’t get food noise and panic is when I eat the carnivore diet. But it’s hard!!!!😩 So I never stick to it, so I’m bigger than when I started. My advice is - do all you can to just maintain what you have achieved. You have done AMAZING work🎉❤
You should definitely be proud of yourself. Ive been watching you for about 4 years at least and I saw massive difference in your travel vlogs. You would have never been able to do all that amazing stuff before and you were so happy and youre looking great. Im so proud of you. Dont take your foot off the gas and settle for where you are now. You already know what changes you need to make. Eat more mindfully and try to have more protein, veggies and water. Tracking it is honestly a really good idea. If you aim for 4-5 lbs a month youll be at your goal in time for your birthday. The gym will help you but if its not something you truely enjoy you wont stick to it. You could just try to do more walking with summer or dancing, skipping. Make it fun ❤ 1lb a week is totally achievable and thats all you need to do for your goal. I thjnk youll smash it. Im currently 325lbs and considering weightloss surgery but im trying to do it myself first. Its been a week and its going well so far. Id love an adhd video please i totally suspect i have it but i dont see what getting diagnosed will do for me. Ps i love your cushions where are they from? X
I'm 12 months post op and 10st down. It's been fairly easy going up until recently. However In the last week food noise has come back with a vengeance, I ve gained 4lbs (the first gain since surgery) and it's been terrifying. So I totally understand what you are saying. You've done amazingly. It's totally normal to have some regain 2 years post op and I was prepared to be in the same position at that stage. As you say, surgery isn't a cure and you have to work towards recovery every day. I always thought I would end up on GLP-1s and there's lots of evidence now to show medication can compliment surgery. You have to use all the tools at your disposal. That's what I'm looking into now.
Trina, I’m just watching this and had to stop and message when you started talking about ADHD. I’ve just been diagnosed in the summer too and I absolutely think that low dopamine levels are a significant factor in my food addiction. I’m waiting to hopefully start on meds for the ADHD - I say hopefully because of course the medication may not agree with me. People who are ADHD meds often find they are eating a lot less. I live in Leeds too. I am quite a bit older than you - but if you ever wanted to meet for a coffee to discuss ADHD and food addiction, I’d be happy to. There may be other people in Leeds reading this who’d want to meet too … xx
Very honest vlog. I’m a extremely overweight lady but due to IBS and ongoing pain/restrictions after leg surgery a few years ago, I find things hard. My IBS can be awful and I hardly eat then when I can I just crave the wrong things. My leg prevents me from doing the amount of exercise I would need but if I did more & lost weight my leg /walking would be better - it’s a vicious circle I’m in. Well done, take care and keep going. Xx
Also just to say you have done so so well, i must admit im very scared to think about the possibility weight loss surgery which stops me considering it at the moment. X
@@juliajones2283 you could search for seating exercises, there are many videos on TH-cam I would think. Also have you looked into the Fodmap diet for IBS (not a weight loss diet, just a diet that helps you find out which foods if any you are sensitive to).
You've achieved so much 😊 I hope you can see that and how it enables you to do so much more 😊 I've found your journey over the past 2 years (how has it been 2 year's though!? Haha . .. flown by!) . . . So inspiring 😊 and all the exercise and even quiet mindfulness, with reading and walking Summer . . , all the "investing in yourself" shorts/reels you've shared, are just a reminder to us all that we deserve to treat ourselves with care and live our best life. I think it's so important to not measure self worth by your weight, but I'm aware that most of us feel better and healthier when we are smaller and that is natural as typically size goes hand in hand with energy levels etc. I just hope you are happy in yourself and feel beautiful and your fiancé makes you feel beautiful ❤️ and that this transpires to your wedding day 😊 I have ADHD and I've come to realise that I live in my head more than neuro typical people? I think a lot about everything all the time. So I feel like your 'food noise' thoughts may be enabled by ADHD too 😅 as we tend to become obsessive in thoughts, as well impulsive with new hobbies and interests (such as gym, new routines etc) but then drop them as soon as our attention us lost, and this could be what also doesn't help you to be consistent in your behaviour. Maybe consider medication for ADHD to help focus your thoughts and tone down the thoughts in your head? But also don't think "all or nothing", think "something is better than nothing" 😊 Excited for you with your ice skating lessons 😊 Sounds like a great new hobby!
Trina, your honesty is the best!!! Thank you❤ And your journey can continue in a positive way when you are admitting some bumps...take care and fingers crossed. ❤
Yes please to the adhd vlog - I’m almost 60 but strongly suspect I am ADHD too. I’ve got CFS which could well be done to how my brain is wired. I too have struggled with my weight all of my life. I really do understand how devastating your realisations must be for you - but you are not alone. I cannot understand why I am not able to do all the things I really want to do - like the engine is revving but I refuse to take the hand break off. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
I wonder if there's a link with me\cfs and ADHD? I'm diagnosed with me\cfs and strongly suspect some level of ADHD. It's all exhausting! Definitely feel my brain wiring is against me.
@@jessicas1422 I wouldn’t be at all surprised - especially in females who as we know present with different behaviours to adhd males. Thanks for your reply … helps to feel less alone xx
@@katherinebrown8939 you're welcome. Yes agree, it can often feel like you're the only one going through these things. Lots of us around though sadly! Take care xx
You are such an inspiration and dont forget how much you have already lost.Just take it day by day .If one type of plan dosent suit you try something different ,you havent failed.looking forward to your next vlog too.xx.
Thank you for your honesty - I am very overweight and it is having a significant negative effect on my life. It has been going on for the last 6 years or so. But it seems so out of my reach to do anything about it … why?? Why can I not see what I am doing to myself and make the changes?? I hate myself and I hate what I have done to myself. There is no magic bullet to weight loss and healthy habits especially when it isn’t actually about what we put in our mouths .. it’s what is going on in our emotions/feelings/stored traumas etc etc. Thank you for giving me this place to talk openly about my weight struggles ❤❤
In a similar boat as far as weight loss journey is concerned. Currently on the carnivore eating plan and find my desire for treat foods has diminished. I eat when I'm hungry not when it's mealtime. Sometimes I just don't want to eat and will have one meal. Other times I want 2 or 3 meals during the day. EAT WHEN YOU'RE HUNGRY. If you want a treat instead of meat then you're not really hungry. For me it's a slow loss over the last 2 months. I have gone off track but gone back on it. The best thing is I don't crave food as I used to. All the best with your journey. ❤
Hi Trina Louise, I was watching you before you, started your weight loss journey. It has been one hell of a ride for you. To me you have done brilliantly, your honesty is so refreshing. It must be hard at times, but to me you look so determined. I know you will succeed, besides going to the gym, it would be great to see how you get on with your ice skating. Patricia ❤
Hey lovely, wow you’ve got a plethora of things on and I think you’re trying to deal with everything at once. Everything you are experiencing has life changing elements be it your new diagnosis to your continued weight loss journey. I do think you are forgetting about your wellbeing as I know I’m guilty of because if something is happening that shouldn’t be in our minds, then we are failing but sweetheart I’ve learnt we can only deal with one thing at a time, focus only on the things you can control and never forget your accomplishments because you are amazing and you have worked so hard, it’s said that the less you have to lose is the hardest, set yourself baby steps one day , one week at a time. Remember to big yourself up when you hit that baby step, and then take the next one . Sending lots of love 🥰 always love to see how things are going and look forward to what’s coming xxx
I have also been on a weight loss journey over the past nearly three years and lost nearly 8 stone using calorie deficit and fitness and it has been hard at times especially with struggling to realise how far I’ve come and struggling massively with body image and food guilt around eating food that isn’t always the lowest of calorie options. You have done incredible and your journey has been inspiring to me and I wondered if you had any tips on how to rebuild confidence levels or how to cope with food guilt? And also I’ve been the same as you for years, I don’t feel hungry ever but sometimes I feel sick and dizzy when I haven’t eaten and that’s like my brain saying it’s time to eat. With setting goals. I take it a stone at a time and started rewarding myself for hitting like every 5lb I lose like a new book or a new makeup item. I would like to get a 8 1/2 stone loss by Christmas so that’s another 8lb in 2 months ❤
Hi Trina, I'm due to have my surgery on the 18th November. We are basically the same person, I can't get over how we are identical in the way we think, I'm fairly sure I have ADHD too but ironically haven't sent in my forms because I'm procrastinating on it. Thought I'd share a different way for you to visualise and feel your weightloss, I used to do Slimming world and our leader on Christmas took a plastic storage box and she'd pop in items equal to what we'd lost and each week she'd pass around this box and it felt really great feeling the weight id lost. Could be a fun thing to exercise with too. Thank you for documenting this journey I shall deffo be revisiting all your videos as I get to certain stages and can't wait to see how you get on with the head hunger as thats something I'm really concerned about with myself too. I believe in you ❤
Thank you for being so honest. I know what you mean about food thought I'm sitting down to dinner already thinking about tomorrow's meals. Just keep going even with the weight loss updates
Would love to have an update on the ice skating what a fab thing to do! You have done amazing and you are always so open and honest and I have watched you for a long time now and whatever size you are I love love love your content 💕💕
Hey Trina. My second year anniversary gastric bypass is in November 24 so just behind you. My journey has been a little different however the food noise sounds similar. I feel your pain argh it is constant and never lets up. You sound very motivated. Good luck with the skating 🎉
Hi sweety you are a winner in your journey so far and reading between the lines I think your adhd diagnosis is what has got in the way this last 6 months. I think you need to fully accept that and how your mind works so you can get back on track. It's hard to do one thing when your heads fighting you all the time. I have borderline personality disorder and in a constant battle with those negative head noises. I don't know if this will help you but I take niacinamide b3 vitamin daily and it has helped me a lot with those head voices xxx
I'm only 3 months post op so I'm still in the "honeymoon stage" as my surgeon calls it. Where we lose the most weight and it's easier to do so. Apparently this stage only lasts 12 to 18 months, then the real work begins. Personally I'm already worried about that. But I joined a FB Gastric Bypass support group that has helped me on all stages so far. I also experience no hunger pangs, my sign that I'm hungry is light headed.
2 years - good grief. Regardless of what the scales say you're a very stylish and attractive young woman and what you've already achieved is amazing so please never beat yourself up, just wake up each morning and tell yourself today is a fresh start.
You have done so amazingly well. My VSG start was your weight now. Im 5ft2 and was incredibly ill from my heavy bmi. I lost 7.5 stone 3 years ago i yoyo between 10 and 10.9 now. It is hard. I eat very little food but can eat junk no problem like crisps ❤
Oh I so feel you. I havent had surgery but lost 60 kgs in 2011. Mt Dad died and I gained it all back and more. Started again in January. Now 40 kgs down. Its sucha a hard thing to do. Its emotional, mental and such a mind game. Just look at the positives. You have lost 9 stone. You can face this challenge. Youre amazing x
I’m 7 months post sleeve. 😮which is crazy how quick it’s gone. Thank you for pointing out to me how it changes. The food noise is a scary thing. I would guess some kind of therapy or finding something to distract yourself away from food. Like crochet or something. I can’t say much more to help as I am feeling similar. Much love ❤️
You have done so well ❤ My idea relates to my experience which is a bit different as my weight loss was through Crohn's Disease and uncontrolled Tachycardia. I am also short/average at 5'4" (and a half inch!). BUT when you rapidly lose weight, after a bit your body freaks out and then slows your metabolism as a survival response. I lost about 6-6.5 stone in a shortish time through illness then my body freaked out and despite eating basically nothing, I stayed the same weight as my body fought to keep me alive. In recovery, I gained a bit back and now that my body isn't scared anymore, I can try and get it back into the rhythm of weight loss again rather than it trying to maintain its weight equilibrium. xx EDIT: Oh my gosh, the food noise yes!! I've always had a weird food relationship but when I started illness recovery my appetite was so intense. Now that my illness now isn't causing the nausea, my food noise has come back too x In terms of neurodivergence, I am looking at either Autism or both that and ADHD. I eat to help with sensory seeking, dopamine searching and emotional transitioning.
You have done amazing in 2 years ,im now 10 years i have gained 3st back from the 15st i lost ,i did stop losing at 8 month post op due to complications that even my surgeon could never actually put a name to , just take 1 day at a time eat small and often rather than a set 3 meals a day , and still focus on the protein side first
You’ve been doing great. I’m happy for you. Over the past 4 years a lot of the content creators I follow have failed weightloss surgery. And I don’t think people should be judged. It’s too hard 😂😂 I wanted to have the sleeve but was too scared. I lost 60lbs but have been stalled for 3 years 😩.
Trina, I had VSG about the same time as you had Bypass. So I relate very much to your comments here, and I have some thoughts! 1) Given the variables, I think the weight loss goals you mentioned here are too aggressive. I’d shoot for 20 pounds in 6 months, maybe?? Even that will take a lot of hard work when we’re 2 years post-op 2) I also have not been calorie counting, and am considering doing that for a while. Not as a “diet” but to remind myself of proper portions and choices. I am sure I’ve gotten too loose with those things in the many months I haven’t been tracking. Good luck! Keep sharing!! ❤
I can so relate to the food panic! For a long time, I thought that was just me. I didn't realize that was so much more common that I ever imagined. I suppose I thought I was alone because it does sound like such a bizarre way to think that we don't talk about it out loud. I mean, it sounds so ridiculous when you say it aloud! I have been on a weight loss journey for a few years (have not had surgery yet, but I am trying to drop more weight before I do so it will be safer - I am quite large) and have dropped about 90 lbs. I had gotten badly stalled out and was really struggling mentally. The food noise was driving me crazy!!! My doctor recently prescribed a medication which is typically prescribed for ADHD but is also showing results treating binge eating disorder. It has helped tremendously to turn down the food noise in my mind. The new medication helped break the stall and keep me sane. Here in the US, it is called Vyvanse. I finally started losing again and my thinking is SO much clearer. I still have cravings but they don't drown out every other thought anymore. I can actually say "NO, you can't eat that" to myself and move on. Of course, not every med is for everyone, but if it helps someone else, it is worth it to me to share my experience. Congratulations to you on your incredible success! Your mobility improvements are a HUGE reason to celebrate!!!
I believe I'm about a month behind you. God willing, my 2-year, gastric bypass anniversary will be October 18th. :) I developed post-bariatric hypoglycemia. I also have reactive hypoglycemia. So, I have to watch what I eat. If something is a little too high in carbs, my blood sugar will crash about 2 hours later. When I'm eating lower carb and higher protein, I can sometimes get away with not eating for 3 hours. But, in general, I eat about every 2 hours (while awake - I don't need to eat in the middle of the night). I'm still eating a fraction of what I used to eat, but I can definitely eat more now. I can also push it and overeat if I want to. But, I work really hard at NOT allowing myself to do that. I still eat a mostly-measured amount of food. I still eat on tiny plates and put small amounts of food on my plate. As soon as I think I might possibly be starting to feel full, I stop eating. Some days I'm hungrier than other days. Some days I can eat everything on my plate (I never go back for seconds), but most days I don't finish my meal. I regained about 10 pounds, after my initial weight loss and I've been holding pretty steady, there. I am about 20 pounds from my goal weight, but I'm happy. Like you, I can do things that I wasn't able to do before. And I'm so much healthier (I did have a lot of comorbidities, prior to surgery that have all resolved). I would strongly suggest going to therapy for your head hunger. I started seeing a therapist 6 weeks before my surgery and I continued to see him for a little over a year after my surgery. My issues with food were both physical and mental. The surgery took care of the physical. My psychiatrist took care of the mental.
Yayyyyy for more weight loss content. I’m 7 weeks post gastric sleeve - all going well but it’s good to know ahead of time that some demons may still remain. Keep going Trina, 1.5lbs is nothing really but you’re right to want to nip it in the bud now!!! You got this.
Hi, I rarely comment on anything but felt compelled to comment as I had a bypass 3 years ago. I also had an ADHD diagnosis last year, starting my meds on Tuesday and I’m hopeful that this will help with compulsive eating, I’m like you I can’t eat loads but I’ve had a slight regain. I’m so excited to see how my meds help. If you want to chat etc please let me know 🙂 xx
I had the gastric bypass just over 4 months ago. I have lost over 50 pounds so far. I am getting 60 grams of protein a day and trying for 64 ounces of water. I use water flavorings you can buy at the grocery store to vary the taste. I eat every couple of hours even if it’s just a couple of bites. I use protein bars. My favorite is Quest which can have 21 grams of protein. Chicken, cottage cheese also favorites. I joined the gym last week. 2 days of workout, 3 days of swimming. If you like to swim that would be a great way to get some exercise. Love you, Trina. You can do this! You have such a nice community of people here at your TH-cam who are all on your side and rooting for you! Take care, dear one.❤❤❤
I understand what are you coming from Louise when you are talking about food noise. Because I have that too. Thank you for sharing . For me, it's a constant fighting with myself.. I hope we have more wins but allow ourselves to loose sometimes ❤
Love your chatty videos Trina, your honesty is so appreciated you are just so lovely. Yes please to an ADHD video if you feel comfortable, very similar experiences and interested in the links (if any in your experience) between weight gain/loss and ADHD as someone who has been there! x
Your a recovering addict, a food addict and sometimes you need a little extra help, some therapy could help dealing with the head hunger, and what your eating could have big impact, your journey is exactly like mine, I was 10 years out and had a revision to bypass because of GORD now 4 weeks post op and I have the same fear all over again
I don’t calorie count either. Instead I weigh myself daily to monitor the weekly trend. If I start trending up I then reflect on what food choices I have made and adjust accordingly. If it keeps creeping up I then do a few days if calorie counting and weighing my food to get my portions under control. Portion distortion is my nemisis, the pasta portion creeps up by a few grams a week before suddenly I’m eating 2 servings.
I don’t think it’s the lack of gym I think it’s the food choices. I started gaining after my WLS. I did the 10 day pouch reset from the Mexico bariatric centre and then cut out carbs for the most part and focussed on high fat high protein food. Who doesn’t like bacon and scrambled eggs. And cheese salad and high cocoa choc and nuts. Try it Trina. Worked for me. Oh and forget the calorie counting of it
I 100% agree that the weight gain/lack of loss is down to food! The gym has never made me loss weight, but it does help me to focus and helps me to build strength and to feel better in myself, so its a huge part of the journey and process for me. But the actual weight loss, for me anyway, always comes down to food choices! I am really glad you found something that works for you! 💖 I do think re-focussing on the principles of weight loss after surgery (focussing on protein, not eating and drinking together, getting enough water in, ect) will be a huge part of getting back on track x
@@TrinaLouise hi there Trina. Then you must go to the gym just don’t let it derail you if you don’t get there as planned. I have the same psychology as you - it’s all or nothing 😂 I had been having bags of crisps - not one but several and found I could easily eat lots of biscuits but not much “proper food”. And I could easily eat again after and an hour or so. Limiting yourself to the 5 times a day rule cuts out these mini binges I was doing. I do let myself have say a kitkat or something just so I don’t feel life isn’t worth living. Focus on eating the proper food first and then tell yourself you can have the other stuff if you have room. But I doubt you will have. 😂you can do it Trina even with hungry head and ADHD. You have already done amazing and you look fantastic. Nip it in the bud now. It’s easier to lose 7lbs than 7 stone 💪 thanks for sharing. X
Much love to you. I have been overweight all my life. I am 52 now and the biggest I have ever been unfortunately I struggle with commitment and i am a shift worker. I had Gastric Banding but unfortunately the surgeon placed it too high causing me many serious health issues so I had it removed. This surgeon was a bariatric surgeon via private health. I had zero health issues before I took the surgical route. I lost weight but you get to a point you stop losing. People please know surgery is not a quick fix it's hard work and for life. You my darling have done a great job know that. ❤
You need to be much less hard on yourself Trina ❤ Your achievements up to this point have been incredible!!! A few pounds gain here or there could be something as simple as water retention at certain times of the month! I feel like more of us are struggling with that voice in our head than you would think... There is no 'ideal' weight and I wouldn't get too obsessed with 'Wonderland'. I'm a UK size 12 and I am prone to bouts of binge eating followed by strict eating regimes. I really relate to your comment on being an all or nothing person as that has often been my downfall!! I think most people have to be mindful about their calorie intake in an average week, so you mustn't feel that you are alone in that. If you are comfortable in your own skin, are able to live life on your own terms and are healthy then you are winning!! Throw away the scales and just concentrate on how you feel in yourself. Thank you for being so honest, your channel is such a positive and uplifting place to be ❤❤❤
ADHD + perfectionism = all or nothing ... I'm right there with you! I am doing better at getting back on track when I fall off. 1-2 pounds a week is realistic.
Hi I think you should be so proud of yourself you look amazing.I have been on a weight loss journey and have over 6 st loss .But I have not been doing so well I want to loose another stone it is really hard going and I need you get back on it. Your make up looks amazing. Xxxx
Have you thought about hypnosis to help with the food noise? Btw - I think your rare honesty is going to be a huge plus for you in your struggle. God bless
Thanks for such a frank account....no one understands unless you also struggle with 'food' ..... As for advice...I've just started using the Carbs & Cals App it's fantastic as a guide and support but with no pressure - I was determined never to write down food or count another calorie!! but realised I had to do something ...and it's helping.... Keep Going you ⭐ x
Getting hep from a therapist about your relatship with food and what makes you feel like eating or obsess over food is probably a good idsa. You don't have to struggle for the rest of your life! Also c-ptsd can present with a lot of the same signs as adhd. Something to be aware of.
@@Christmascrazy-j2m PTSD can cause the same symptoms. Maybe read up about complex PTSD. The body keeps the score is a very good book about the effect of trauma and the types of therapy that can help, although it is quite heavy in places.
I had stomach sleeve surgery around 10 yr. Ago and sadly because of things not all in my control I gained all my weight plus some back. I was at highest of my life, 343 and since little more than a year ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. I have lost down to 288 because of meds and diet change. I struggle with food noise all the time and it sucks. I found that cutting carbs and exercising has helped me a lot. Maybe you could try the cutting carbs as your diet change. Good luck on what you do. You look great by the way and you are so inspiring.
Hi there, I've followed you from the beginning and you've been so strong and resilient, you've done amazingly well. You're going through a lot. The surgery has helped you physically. But mental health us just as important if not more important. You see food as a comfort, its emotional eating. Please see a counsellor and get to the reason why and find out your triggers and how to deal with it. You need life skills to help deal with it. Hypnotherapy could also help. You can get control of this and not let it control you. Its also not about challenges and goals, it's about habits and balance. Please get professional help talk to someone, you are amazing and have done so well❤
I feel your pain and struggles. I started off at 224 lbs/just over 16 stone, BUT I am only 5ft tall. The ideal weight for my height is somewhere between 6 stone 13 ish to just over 9 stone. I really cannot see myself ever getting to 7 stone, and I've not even reached 9 yet. I lost just under 90 lbs/6 stone and kept it off for ages then gained a few back (thanks to Christmas) I'm now trying to lose what I gained. It's really hard because it's not the same as when I started, for a couple of reasons...1) I don't look or feel much different and my clothes still fit, and 2) There isn't the same motivation or visual effect (numbers constantly dropping from my highest weight, which really motivated me....very slight weight loss doesn't have the same effect). I reached a point where I could only have 1200 calories to maintain my weight (when I hadn't even finished losing), and to lose I'd only be able to have 800 per day, to lose 1 lb a week. I am stuck with this problem for the rest of my life and another thing is that I had to get used to never feeling full....if I ate enough to feel full I'd definitely go over the 1200 calories a day. I literally cannot have any kind of treats or alcohol without destroying any progress I was making. Very frustrating but like you I am determined to not let this win. Just to clarify, I didn't have any intervention like surgery or gastric band/balloon. I really don't know what to do either, but I absolutely will fix this somehow. I have thought for a long time that I may have ADHD and autism to some extent, but at my age it's not going to be diagnosed (nearly 63),and diagnosing it would make zero difference to my life. Regarding calorie counting, I never did until the weight loss really slowed down and then after i gained a bit. I basically just wanted to know how many calories would make me lose or gain, so I found out that you need a deficit of 3500 calories a week to lose 1 lb a week.....500 a day.
@@amandadavies.. maybe have 9st as a goal, that would be a great achievement. Also do you walk at all? Walking for 30mins or more a day has been found to aid weight loss.
@@powderandpaint14 I did aim for 9 originally and I can probably only realistically ever hope for that I suppose. I did drop 4-5 clothes sizes though so that made me happy. I don't walk much really and 30 minutes apparently only burns off around 200 calories maximum anyway, so for me it was never worth the effort....I say that because I hate random walking with no purpose, ie going somewhere, getting from A to B for a reason, if you see what I mean. I totally detest rain and winter/cold so that wouldn't be ideal anyway with UK weather. I don't sit around doing nothing all day though...constantly jumping up and down for whatever reason, and going up and down stairs many times a day. I need to cut out sugar and carbs fully again, as that was always the way I lost weight most effectively. When I started off I cut those for over 3 months, and I lost 30 lbs in the first 10 weeks. It works best for me, but it's frustrating when you can't have a bit of something you fancy. I do appreciate your reply.
Trina I started my weight loss nearly 2 years ago. I did lose 6 stone mentality I was ok but things go wrong too much going on. I've put over a stone back on now I'm trying so hard to not put anymore weight on. It's very hard most days I feel like screaming and not coping well. I have to not have any nice food in to not eat. It is very hard, only because I was happy and looking forward to the future I managed to lose that weight. I'm currently 15 stone, I'm a emotional eater x
I had a gastric bypass January 2023. About a year out I started exercising and couch to 5 k. But the most helpful thing is moujano. I started about 4 months ago. Lost 9 stone via bypass and a want to lose a stone more
Pay for someone to cook and portion your meals. If that’s not possible, then meal prep. It’s a relief only having to cook once or twice a week. For the food noise try Headspace- coping with cravings or therapy. This will give you tools to deal with the food noise. Ask your doctors for advise. That’s why you’re paying them. Good luck ❤️
Hi! I don’t often comment, but I would suggest you look into cognitive behavioral therapy for the food noise, I think it could really help! ❤ Edit: you wouldn’t have to worry about facing this challenge forever, or at least you would have more tools to help you combat it
Ive not had any kind of surgery myself for weight loss but have you had any kind of counselling or been offered any as part of your journey? I would have assumed that that would be part ot it x
Hmm, light-headed from lack of calories or lack of nutrients? In theory, we have stored energy, but our bodies don't store micronutrients well. Is it possible you just need to supplement something like iron?
Weak in the mind, I have the same issue. Lol. But I don’t let it bring me down. I would say a pound and a half up in 6 months is no biggie at all!!! Keep your chin up!!! P. S. I mean weak in the mind about food, nothing disrespectful. I can’t stop thinking about food as well, it’s all in my head!!
1-2 lbs is not a gain, it's a completely normal day to day fluctuation! I know maintenance when we are trying to lose doesn't feel great, but it is still great. I've been at maintenance for the last 9 months. It's hard, but it's also an accomplishment to maintain a loss. Give yourself space to feel both feelings. Most importantly, it doesn't mean you can't start losing again. You can do this! There are some food relationship concepts I've been working on through my weight-loss that I feel have really helped. I didn't have surgery, so I don't know how applicable they would be to your cravings and food noise right now. My issues were restricting certain foods, which would lead to binging them and other foods. Maybe a dietitian or other medical professional who specializes in bariatric patients would have some specific things for what you are facing? These are my healthier food thoughts: -Food doesn't have morals. It's not good or bad and we are not good or bad based on how we eat. -Food does have nutrients and our health is better when we focus mostly on high nutrient foods. That doesn't make it wrong to have something with less nutrients (it still has nutrients, afterall) so there is no reason for guilt in having a less nutrient food, but to have the best health, focus on having mostly high nutrient foods. -This means I can eat anything I want, just that I can't have everything I want all at once. I have to be conscious about how much I have and how often I have less nutritious food. Because I can and will have it again, I don't have to fill up on it when I have it. -My diet is guilt-free, because guilt is not an ingredient and because guilt does not serve me. I put less than perfect meals behind me and move on to focus on my goals at my next meal or snack.
Thanks for sharing. I started watching you when you started your weight loss journey. So much of what you said resonates with me as well. I’m in the same place 18 months after gastric sleeve and experiencing weight gain. Trying not to beat myself up about it. I am just curious if you have thought about trying the weight loss injections that are so popular right now. (Wagovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) Also once you start ADHD medication you might find that helpful for weight loss too because many of the medication‘s suppress appetite noise. Again, thanks being transparent even though it gets hard. 💪😎
When you first had surgery I was pleased for you but truthfully a little sad as I found I was able to watch somebody the same size try on clothes and I wouldn't be able to do that anymore. Purely selfish of me. Six months into your journey I felt I could do what you are doing but without the surgery. You were my inspiration. For that I want to say thank you. 19 months later I am over 8.5 stone lighter and weigh 16 stone 8lb. It has been a battle at times but for me calorie counting gives me the control to keep on going. Without I could not be able to carry on with this journey. Good luck. You can do it x
@germanshepherd4life absolutely well done. I lost 5 stone calorie counting. I am always aware of my calorie intake even now but I've stayed within 7lb. It's the only way
@@SueLackenby thank you and well done too. I feel watching calories is for life too. I don't think of this as a negative but a tool for success
OMG!.... thank you Trina, for putting this video out here.. Ive got quite emotional listening to it, as its so me, at moment !
I started following you, on the day of your surgery.
In Jan 25, i'll be 2 years POST op & have lost a whopping 11 stone ( plus few lbs)... but like you, ive found the last few months a little bit of a struggle, as though ive not gained, ive not lost much either. ( i still need to loose around another 2 stone)
I need to get motivated again, as im in desperate need of 2 new hips, ( the reason i had surgery) & finally, ive got appointment in dec, with orthopedics ! 🎉
Im finding, my struggles not with food, but more wine, which sadly is easier to swallow, than food! 🤷♀️
We got this tho girl 💪
Just think, lovely lady, if you do the Gym & your skating....1lb a week is do-able...so by your birthday, you'll easily be in the 100's 🎉
Good luck beautiful 🫂💪 xx
Wow congratulations @germanshepherdforlife! I’m currently watching halfofCarlas TH-cam channel-She is amazing! She lost 183lb Naturally through calorie control in 14 months!! She is so motivatinal,almost every video on her channel is weight loss Gold ❤. Check her out!. Ps. Know where you are coming from finally finding people if a similar plus size trying on clothes then all of a sudden they are not advocating for ‘plus size’ anymore .
Oh God Trina, I completely understand how exhausting the food noise is. Sometimes, I feel like I need to binge eat even though I know I'm not hungry, just to make my brain be quiet.
Such a brutally honest and thoughtful video Trina. You deserve all the the respect and love you get xxx
Ahhh oh my goodness, I know this is cringe but your journey has been so amazing and inspiring! When you climbed up to the top of those steps on holiday I was genuinely so happy for you 😊 I have only recently come across your channel but appreciate that you are so transparent and post what other youtubers don't, which is the stuff people want to see!! Your videos are so awesome, thank you ☺️
Thank you so much lovely, that really does mean a lot 💖 Thank you! xxx
@@TrinaLouise 💗💗💗
Hi Trina- a note about the food noise- I've been on wl journey for the past few years started at 370 but my highest was 400, I"m now at 226. In 2023 I had a period of regain to the tune of 90lbs 😬. One thing i've found is that I need to accept that I'm NEVER going to be an "intuitive" eater. I've never been small either, I saw my first dietitian at 10yrs old and I still have weight to lose b/c I'm short so 30+ years of giving into the food noise is not going to go away in 5, 10 or maybe even 15 years. That realization has helped me. I'm learning to let go of that idea that I can be one of those people who just eat what they feel, when they feel and they're able to manage their weight. I just can't. I have to keep the guard rails up. I NEED boundaries around food b/c I will abuse it. So I'll have to always have a routine. I can switch up the routine, but I need a routine b/c one of the key factors when I regained was me trying to wing-it b/c I too (at first) didn't WANT to overeat and wasn't craving foods but as soon as I started reintroducing those trigger foods more consistently and also having a mindset that I can eat it if it want - it was a disaster. Anyway I hope this helps. Just recognizing that to keep me from constantly obsessing about food I can just plan my meals 90% of the time and then when there are special occasions I can enjoy them has helped train me to ignore the food noise when it comes b/c i'm making a habit of not giving into it. It's hard but it's gotten easier. Best of luck to you!
Hi Trina , I just want to say I’m 65 and have struggled with my weight always . But I would probably say that all the people I have spoken to and listened to through those years , you are the one that has been the most real , positive and true in your comments than any of them . Do everything you can to keep going and keep yourself stable , I promise you will not regret it in later life , well done ❤❤
I got diagnosed with Autism 2 years ago it has helped a lot to know I'm not crazy x
Thank you Trina for such an honest account of your journey . You have done great and should be very proud of yourself . I think calorie counting would give you a guideline to work along side, it does not have to be forever. I think talking therapy is imperative to explore why you turn to food, which can be used as a crutch and the fact you become anxious when you feel you can't have it . This is the second stage of the journey , you are addressing the physical side of the over use of food. You now need to explore the emotional . You have come so far and have unlocked a whole new life for yourself , don't stop here .
I totally relate to your struggle, I was once also 26 stone . I know the freedom weight loss can bring, although I have not had weight loss surgery . I can identify with everything else . I wish you well on your journey ahead . I know you can do it. Look at what you have already achieved . I have a lot of respect for you talking about this sensitive issue. This is why I know you have this under control Trina .
With all the traveling and walking and MOUNTAIN CLIMBING you've done over the summer months, it could be that you've gained some muscle, too. So, bear that in mind. However, whatever your journey takes you next... to do what you feel you need to do... YOU WILL DO IT. I have no doubt about that. I've been watching you for more than three years now and I've been amazed at your progress and your openness. Thank you for sharing all the good and all the bad. I'm not plus sized (used to be on the cusp), but I've always struggled with my body image, especially being a teenager during the "heroin chic" 1990s, and your videos have helped me so much.
I did WW to get started losing weight. I lost 50 lbs so far. I went grom a 18 to a 14 so far. Just doing it on my own now.I have a puppy too. I do a lot of walking and watch what i eat now. I want to get to a size 12 so 20 lbs. more to go. You have done great.❤
Oh my god, I'm 5 months post gastric sleeve and I have felt the hunger pangs from day 1 after surgery. I have lost around 8stone so far, but the past 2 weeks I have not managed to loose any weight. I feel the same. I'm craving foods, wanting to finish food. Thinking I'll leave this and eat it in a bit. I crave crisps, pizza and stuff. Not able to eat much...but the cravings are still there!!! I totally feel you
I am so excited that you are going to post more weight loss content because I also am at the almost exact point were you are. 2 years post Op in November. Didn't lose as much as expected. Bad habits coming back, food noise and not exercising. Of course I gained back some weight and it's very demoralizing. So let's look ahead and motivate each other 🎉❤
Brilliant video xx…….well done and congratulations on everything you’ve achieved xx 😘
I love how brutally honest you are with us about your whole journey. It's refreshing and so comforting to hear someone talk so frankly about their experiences in a way we can all relate too
I suspect i have ADHD too (as well as autism) and all of the stuff you have talked about with obsessive thoughts about food, the lightheadedness when not eaten, the all or nothing thinking ect is exactly me too.
I am getting married next year and desperately want to lose some weight but am so terrified of failure i can't get started properly on it as every attempt to lose weight in the past has failed and i do feel like it could be impacted by undiagnosed untreated adhd
Your story gives me hope that i can do it too, thank you ❤
Adhd here! I forget to eat and get the dizziness thing. Also the food addiction is another symptom my love. I'm still waiting for official diagnosis, been about 30 months so far. You are not alone, it's not you. Sending so much love, be kind to yourself 🤍
Listening to you talk I can’t help but wish we had something like a ‘well-being group’. Imagine a weekly group in your area where you go and you don’t weigh in, you just share how your weeks gone in terms of whatever self care you need in your life. So it could be ‘I’ve managed to sleep really well this week!’ And everyone gives you a round of applause. Or ‘i didn’t binge’ or ‘I went to yoga twice this week!’ And it’s just loads of supportive people celebrating each others self care achievements or being like ‘it’s okay that this week wasn’t so good, I believe in you!’
Ahh sweety you have done and are doing so so well, I'm glad you're proud of yourself, you really should be! ❤
I've recently changed my eating habits, no snacking inbetween meals, no oil in cooking, eating fresh foods, not much processed, and limiting the foods I love, like cheese, but still having them so I don't feel deprived and I've lost 21lb in 6 weeks. I'm 52 and in menopause and have health issues, so there's a lot against me, but I'm doing it. It's not easy, at all, and I've struggled with my weight all my life, but honestly, if I can keep going, you can too sweetie ❤
I hope you know how proud of you we all are 🎉❤
I’m an almost 30 stone girly I have followed your journey. I want to say thank you so much for being so open and honest about your journey. I am a firm believer that we only get to this size as we have a disordered relationship with food. Surgery only fixes the physical what is needed, but missing, is psychological support. Keep going maybe add in a support group. Sending hugs
I agree.
Thing is I know my issues around food. I don’t eat a lot I honestly don’t but I do eat shit. I will have a chocolate bar rather than lunch etc. I have so much executive dysfunction that I grab for a takeaway because mentally I just can’t cook but mentally I also can’t reheat food so meal prep is off the table.
I honestly don’t have any form of motivation or mental mindset to change my eating habits. I know I will likely die young and have a shit life due to my weight but even that’s not motivation enough for me. A gastric band or injection won’t help me, as it’s in my head and not the amount of food I eat, it’s what I eat.
I honestly believe I have adhd and unless my doctor listens to me, until I can get it sorted, my weight will never be sorted.
I so relate to you. I had surgery soon after you did. In fact, I watched some of your decision videos when I was thinking about the surgery. Anyway I too have recently struggled with a small weight gain and wanting "Treats". Interestingly enough, also recently diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks for sharing your update. The food noise is exhausting
So proud of you!! You've worked so hard. Your hard work has paid off. You're truly an inspiration to me and so many others!! ❤
Hey Trina, thank you for sharing your journey, I found your channel as I was preparing for my gastric bypass surgery. You helped me prepare and cope with what was about to happen, I am now currently 17 months Post op, I also have struggled recently with the food noise coming back and the only advice I can give you that I have been using to cope and keep my weight the same is still eating when I want to but having fruit and hummus and vegetables with the occasional treat but definitely eating fruit and fresh vegetables. Also exercise, making sure I get a good walk in at least every day, trying my hardest to hit 10000 steps per day. I live in Australia so I know that it is different for you living in a colder climate but that has kept me steady ❤️ thank you for sharing your journey 🌞
@@kaitlyn2281 walking is such good exercise and so good for mental health as well.
You are amazing for being so honest 💕 Thank yoy for sharing., really inspirational! You are smashing it, take each day by day and remember just how great life is and the experiences because of the work you are putting in!
Your so honest and brave,stick with it, good luck 😊
I'm having a bypass in two weeks time, fortnight tomorrow, I am scared but excited too.
I have about 10 stone to lose and it's great to see how well you have done x
Don't be scared it will be the best thing you can ever do im 10 years post bypass now and though I have had a stupidly rare unknown complication I would do it again tomorrow, you got this slow and steady
Just update for all of us that are on a similar journey I too would look to make it to the 100 I’m not there yet but there is always hope. Don’t get discouraged you have done an amazing thing just keep up the good work
I’m 12 years out from getting a band. The only time I don’t get food noise and panic is when I eat the carnivore diet. But it’s hard!!!!😩 So I never stick to it, so I’m bigger than when I started. My advice is - do all you can to just maintain what you have achieved. You have done AMAZING work🎉❤
Carnivore diet isn't healthy so be very careful with it. Or raises chances of cancer and heart disease
You should definitely be proud of yourself. Ive been watching you for about 4 years at least and I saw massive difference in your travel vlogs. You would have never been able to do all that amazing stuff before and you were so happy and youre looking great. Im so proud of you. Dont take your foot off the gas and settle for where you are now. You already know what changes you need to make. Eat more mindfully and try to have more protein, veggies and water. Tracking it is honestly a really good idea. If you aim for 4-5 lbs a month youll be at your goal in time for your birthday. The gym will help you but if its not something you truely enjoy you wont stick to it. You could just try to do more walking with summer or dancing, skipping. Make it fun ❤ 1lb a week is totally achievable and thats all you need to do for your goal. I thjnk youll smash it. Im currently 325lbs and considering weightloss surgery but im trying to do it myself first. Its been a week and its going well so far. Id love an adhd video please i totally suspect i have it but i dont see what getting diagnosed will do for me. Ps i love your cushions where are they from? X
I'm 12 months post op and 10st down. It's been fairly easy going up until recently. However In the last week food noise has come back with a vengeance, I ve gained 4lbs (the first gain since surgery) and it's been terrifying. So I totally understand what you are saying.
You've done amazingly. It's totally normal to have some regain 2 years post op and I was prepared to be in the same position at that stage. As you say, surgery isn't a cure and you have to work towards recovery every day. I always thought I would end up on GLP-1s and there's lots of evidence now to show medication can compliment surgery. You have to use all the tools at your disposal. That's what I'm looking into now.
Also suspected ADHD here.
Trina, I’m just watching this and had to stop and message when you started talking about ADHD. I’ve just been diagnosed in the summer too and I absolutely think that low dopamine levels are a significant factor in my food addiction. I’m waiting to hopefully start on meds for the ADHD - I say hopefully because of course the medication may not agree with me. People who are ADHD meds often find they are eating a lot less.
I live in Leeds too. I am quite a bit older than you - but if you ever wanted to meet for a coffee to discuss ADHD and food addiction, I’d be happy to. There may be other people in Leeds reading this who’d want to meet too … xx
Very honest vlog. I’m a extremely overweight lady but due to IBS and ongoing pain/restrictions after leg surgery a few years ago, I find things hard. My IBS can be awful and I hardly eat then when I can I just crave the wrong things. My leg prevents me from doing the amount of exercise I would need but if I did more & lost weight my leg /walking would be better - it’s a vicious circle I’m in.
Well done, take care and keep going. Xx
Also just to say you have done so so well, i must admit im very scared to think about the possibility weight loss surgery which stops me considering it at the moment. X
@@juliajones2283 you could search for seating exercises, there are many videos on TH-cam I would think. Also have you looked into the Fodmap diet for IBS (not a weight loss diet, just a diet that helps you find out which foods if any you are sensitive to).
You've achieved so much 😊 I hope you can see that and how it enables you to do so much more 😊 I've found your journey over the past 2 years (how has it been 2 year's though!? Haha . .. flown by!) . . . So inspiring 😊 and all the exercise and even quiet mindfulness, with reading and walking Summer . . , all the "investing in yourself" shorts/reels you've shared, are just a reminder to us all that we deserve to treat ourselves with care and live our best life. I think it's so important to not measure self worth by your weight, but I'm aware that most of us feel better and healthier when we are smaller and that is natural as typically size goes hand in hand with energy levels etc. I just hope you are happy in yourself and feel beautiful and your fiancé makes you feel beautiful ❤️ and that this transpires to your wedding day 😊
I have ADHD and I've come to realise that I live in my head more than neuro typical people? I think a lot about everything all the time. So I feel like your 'food noise' thoughts may be enabled by ADHD too 😅 as we tend to become obsessive in thoughts, as well impulsive with new hobbies and interests (such as gym, new routines etc) but then drop them as soon as our attention us lost, and this could be what also doesn't help you to be consistent in your behaviour. Maybe consider medication for ADHD to help focus your thoughts and tone down the thoughts in your head? But also don't think "all or nothing", think "something is better than nothing" 😊 Excited for you with your ice skating lessons 😊 Sounds like a great new hobby!
I do macros I just make sure I eat better foods and have lost 3 and a half stone. It’s all about better eating rather then calorie counting for me
Trina, your honesty is the best!!! Thank you❤ And your journey can continue in a positive way when you are admitting some bumps...take care and fingers crossed. ❤
Yes please to the adhd vlog - I’m almost 60 but strongly suspect I am ADHD too. I’ve got CFS which could well be done to how my brain is wired. I too have struggled with my weight all of my life. I really do understand how devastating your realisations must be for you - but you are not alone. I cannot understand why I am not able to do all the things I really want to do - like the engine is revving but I refuse to take the hand break off. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable ❤
I wonder if there's a link with me\cfs and ADHD? I'm diagnosed with me\cfs and strongly suspect some level of ADHD. It's all exhausting! Definitely feel my brain wiring is against me.
@@jessicas1422 I wouldn’t be at all surprised - especially in females who as we know present with different behaviours to adhd males. Thanks for your reply … helps to feel less alone xx
@@katherinebrown8939 you're welcome. Yes agree, it can often feel like you're the only one going through these things. Lots of us around though sadly! Take care xx
You are such an inspiration and dont forget how much you have already lost.Just take it day by day .If one
type of plan dosent suit you try something different ,you havent failed.looking forward to your next vlog too.xx.
Thank you for your honesty - I am very overweight and it is having a significant negative effect on my life. It has been going on for the last 6 years or so. But it seems so out of my reach to do anything about it … why?? Why can I not see what I am doing to myself and make the changes?? I hate myself and I hate what I have done to myself. There is no magic bullet to weight loss and healthy habits especially when it isn’t actually about what we put in our mouths .. it’s what is going on in our emotions/feelings/stored traumas etc etc.
Thank you for giving me this place to talk openly about my weight struggles ❤❤
Thank you. I’m on a similar journey to you and with a similar time line. I also have adhd. This video is very helpful. I feel less alone. ❤
In a similar boat as far as weight loss journey is concerned. Currently on the carnivore eating plan and find my desire for treat foods has diminished. I eat when I'm hungry not when it's mealtime. Sometimes I just don't want to eat and will have one meal. Other times I want 2 or 3 meals during the day. EAT WHEN YOU'RE HUNGRY. If you want a treat instead of meat then you're not really hungry. For me it's a slow loss over the last 2 months. I have gone off track but gone back on it. The best thing is I don't crave food as I used to. All the best with your journey. ❤
Just WOW well done doesn't cover it, what a fabulous and successful journey!
Hi Trina Louise,
I was watching you before you, started your weight loss journey. It has been one hell of a ride for you. To me you have done brilliantly, your honesty is so refreshing. It must be hard at times, but to me you look so determined.
I know you will succeed, besides going to the gym, it would be great to see how you get on with your ice skating.
Patricia ❤
Hey lovely, wow you’ve got a plethora of things on and I think you’re trying to deal with everything at once. Everything you are experiencing has life changing elements be it your new diagnosis to your continued weight loss journey. I do think you are forgetting about your wellbeing as I know I’m guilty of because if something is happening that shouldn’t be in our minds, then we are failing but sweetheart I’ve learnt we can only deal with one thing at a time, focus only on the things you can control and never forget your accomplishments because you are amazing and you have worked so hard, it’s said that the less you have to lose is the hardest, set yourself baby steps one day , one week at a time. Remember to big yourself up when you hit that baby step, and then take the next one .
Sending lots of love 🥰 always love to see how things are going and look forward to what’s coming xxx
I have also been on a weight loss journey over the past nearly three years and lost nearly 8 stone using calorie deficit and fitness and it has been hard at times especially with struggling to realise how far I’ve come and struggling massively with body image and food guilt around eating food that isn’t always the lowest of calorie options. You have done incredible and your journey has been inspiring to me and I wondered if you had any tips on how to rebuild confidence levels or how to cope with food guilt? And also I’ve been the same as you for years, I don’t feel hungry ever but sometimes I feel sick and dizzy when I haven’t eaten and that’s like my brain saying it’s time to eat. With setting goals. I take it a stone at a time and started rewarding myself for hitting like every 5lb I lose like a new book or a new makeup item. I would like to get a 8 1/2 stone loss by Christmas so that’s another 8lb in 2 months ❤
Hi Trina, I'm due to have my surgery on the 18th November. We are basically the same person, I can't get over how we are identical in the way we think, I'm fairly sure I have ADHD too but ironically haven't sent in my forms because I'm procrastinating on it. Thought I'd share a different way for you to visualise and feel your weightloss, I used to do Slimming world and our leader on Christmas took a plastic storage box and she'd pop in items equal to what we'd lost and each week she'd pass around this box and it felt really great feeling the weight id lost. Could be a fun thing to exercise with too. Thank you for documenting this journey I shall deffo be revisiting all your videos as I get to certain stages and can't wait to see how you get on with the head hunger as thats something I'm really concerned about with myself too. I believe in you ❤
Love you honesty and vulnerability
Onederland is very much an achievable goal, you got this ❤️
Thank you for being so honest. I know what you mean about food thought I'm sitting down to dinner already thinking about tomorrow's meals. Just keep going even with the weight loss updates
Would love to have an update on the ice skating what a fab thing to do! You have done amazing and you are always so open and honest and I have watched you for a long time now and whatever size you are I love love love your content 💕💕
Hey Trina. My second year anniversary gastric bypass is in November 24 so just behind you. My journey has been a little different however the food noise sounds similar. I feel your pain argh it is constant and never lets up. You sound very motivated. Good luck with the skating 🎉
Wishing you the best of luck as you continue on your journey Trina xoxo
Hi sweety you are a winner in your journey so far and reading between the lines I think your adhd diagnosis is what has got in the way this last 6 months. I think you need to fully accept that and how your mind works so you can get back on track. It's hard to do one thing when your heads fighting you all the time. I have borderline personality disorder and in a constant battle with those negative head noises. I don't know if this will help you but I take niacinamide b3 vitamin daily and it has helped me a lot with those head voices xxx
I'm only 3 months post op so I'm still in the "honeymoon stage" as my surgeon calls it. Where we lose the most weight and it's easier to do so. Apparently this stage only lasts 12 to 18 months, then the real work begins. Personally I'm already worried about that. But I joined a FB Gastric Bypass support group that has helped me on all stages so far.
I also experience no hunger pangs, my sign that I'm hungry is light headed.
2 years - good grief. Regardless of what the scales say you're a very stylish and attractive young woman and what you've already achieved is amazing so please never beat yourself up, just wake up each morning and tell yourself today is a fresh start.
You have done so amazingly well. My VSG start was your weight now. Im 5ft2 and was incredibly ill from my heavy bmi. I lost 7.5 stone 3 years ago i yoyo between 10 and 10.9 now. It is hard. I eat very little food but can eat junk no problem like crisps ❤
Oh I so feel you. I havent had surgery but lost 60 kgs in 2011. Mt Dad died and I gained it all back and more. Started again in January. Now 40 kgs down. Its sucha a hard thing to do. Its emotional, mental and such a mind game. Just look at the positives. You have lost 9 stone. You can face this challenge. Youre amazing x
I’m 7 months post sleeve. 😮which is crazy how quick it’s gone. Thank you for pointing out to me how it changes. The food noise is a scary thing.
I would guess some kind of therapy or finding something to distract yourself away from food. Like crochet or something. I can’t say much more to help as I am feeling similar.
Much love ❤️
You have done so well ❤ My idea relates to my experience which is a bit different as my weight loss was through Crohn's Disease and uncontrolled Tachycardia. I am also short/average at 5'4" (and a half inch!). BUT when you rapidly lose weight, after a bit your body freaks out and then slows your metabolism as a survival response. I lost about 6-6.5 stone in a shortish time through illness then my body freaked out and despite eating basically nothing, I stayed the same weight as my body fought to keep me alive. In recovery, I gained a bit back and now that my body isn't scared anymore, I can try and get it back into the rhythm of weight loss again rather than it trying to maintain its weight equilibrium. xx
EDIT: Oh my gosh, the food noise yes!! I've always had a weird food relationship but when I started illness recovery my appetite was so intense. Now that my illness now isn't causing the nausea, my food noise has come back too x
In terms of neurodivergence, I am looking at either Autism or both that and ADHD. I eat to help with sensory seeking, dopamine searching and emotional transitioning.
You have done amazing in 2 years ,im now 10 years i have gained 3st back from the 15st i lost ,i did stop losing at 8 month post op due to complications that even my surgeon could never actually put a name to , just take 1 day at a time eat small and often rather than a set 3 meals a day , and still focus on the protein side first
I've been taking berberine to reduce food noise. For me, it works quite well. Maybe check with your Doctor to see if that would be okay for you.
You’ve been doing great. I’m happy for you. Over the past 4 years a lot of the content creators I follow have failed weightloss surgery. And I don’t think people should be judged. It’s too hard 😂😂 I wanted to have the sleeve but was too scared. I lost 60lbs but have been stalled for 3 years 😩.
Trina, I had VSG about the same time as you had Bypass. So I relate very much to your comments here, and I have some thoughts!
1) Given the variables, I think the weight loss goals you mentioned here are too aggressive. I’d shoot for 20 pounds in 6 months, maybe?? Even that will take a lot of hard work when we’re 2 years post-op
2) I also have not been calorie counting, and am considering doing that for a while. Not as a “diet” but to remind myself of proper portions and choices. I am sure I’ve gotten too loose with those things in the many months I haven’t been tracking.
Good luck! Keep sharing!! ❤
I can so relate to the food panic! For a long time, I thought that was just me. I didn't realize that was so much more common that I ever imagined. I suppose I thought I was alone because it does sound like such a bizarre way to think that we don't talk about it out loud. I mean, it sounds so ridiculous when you say it aloud! I have been on a weight loss journey for a few years (have not had surgery yet, but I am trying to drop more weight before I do so it will be safer - I am quite large) and have dropped about 90 lbs. I had gotten badly stalled out and was really struggling mentally. The food noise was driving me crazy!!! My doctor recently prescribed a medication which is typically prescribed for ADHD but is also showing results treating binge eating disorder. It has helped tremendously to turn down the food noise in my mind. The new medication helped break the stall and keep me sane. Here in the US, it is called Vyvanse. I finally started losing again and my thinking is SO much clearer. I still have cravings but they don't drown out every other thought anymore. I can actually say "NO, you can't eat that" to myself and move on. Of course, not every med is for everyone, but if it helps someone else, it is worth it to me to share my experience. Congratulations to you on your incredible success! Your mobility improvements are a HUGE reason to celebrate!!!
Your doing amazing. Don't let the weight gain knock u ❤
I believe I'm about a month behind you. God willing, my 2-year, gastric bypass anniversary will be October 18th. :)
I developed post-bariatric hypoglycemia. I also have reactive hypoglycemia. So, I have to watch what I eat. If something is a little too high in carbs, my blood sugar will crash about 2 hours later. When I'm eating lower carb and higher protein, I can sometimes get away with not eating for 3 hours. But, in general, I eat about every 2 hours (while awake - I don't need to eat in the middle of the night).
I'm still eating a fraction of what I used to eat, but I can definitely eat more now. I can also push it and overeat if I want to. But, I work really hard at NOT allowing myself to do that. I still eat a mostly-measured amount of food. I still eat on tiny plates and put small amounts of food on my plate. As soon as I think I might possibly be starting to feel full, I stop eating. Some days I'm hungrier than other days. Some days I can eat everything on my plate (I never go back for seconds), but most days I don't finish my meal.
I regained about 10 pounds, after my initial weight loss and I've been holding pretty steady, there. I am about 20 pounds from my goal weight, but I'm happy. Like you, I can do things that I wasn't able to do before. And I'm so much healthier (I did have a lot of comorbidities, prior to surgery that have all resolved).
I would strongly suggest going to therapy for your head hunger. I started seeing a therapist 6 weeks before my surgery and I continued to see him for a little over a year after my surgery. My issues with food were both physical and mental. The surgery took care of the physical. My psychiatrist took care of the mental.
Yayyyyy for more weight loss content. I’m 7 weeks post gastric sleeve - all going well but it’s good to know ahead of time that some demons may still remain. Keep going Trina, 1.5lbs is nothing really but you’re right to want to nip it in the bud now!!! You got this.
Hi, I rarely comment on anything but felt compelled to comment as I had a bypass 3 years ago. I also had an ADHD diagnosis last year, starting my meds on Tuesday and I’m hopeful that this will help with compulsive eating, I’m like you I can’t eat loads but I’ve had a slight regain. I’m so excited to see how my meds help. If you want to chat etc please let me know 🙂 xx
I had the gastric bypass just over 4 months ago. I have lost over 50 pounds so far. I am getting 60 grams of protein a day and trying for 64 ounces of water. I use water flavorings you can buy at the grocery store to vary the taste. I eat every couple of hours even if it’s just a couple of bites. I use protein bars. My favorite is Quest which can have 21 grams of protein. Chicken, cottage cheese also favorites. I joined the gym last week. 2 days of workout, 3 days of swimming. If you like to swim that would be a great way to get some exercise. Love you, Trina. You can do this! You have such a nice community of people here at your TH-cam who are all on your side and rooting for you! Take care, dear one.❤❤❤
I understand what are you coming from Louise when you are talking about food noise. Because I have that too. Thank you for sharing . For me, it's a constant fighting with myself.. I hope we have more wins but allow ourselves to loose sometimes ❤
Love your chatty videos Trina, your honesty is so appreciated you are just so lovely. Yes please to an ADHD video if you feel comfortable, very similar experiences and interested in the links (if any in your experience) between weight gain/loss and ADHD as someone who has been there! x
Your a recovering addict, a food addict and sometimes you need a little extra help, some therapy could help dealing with the head hunger, and what your eating could have big impact, your journey is exactly like mine, I was 10 years out and had a revision to bypass because of GORD now 4 weeks post op and I have the same fear all over again
I don’t calorie count either.
Instead I weigh myself daily to monitor the weekly trend.
If I start trending up I then reflect on what food choices I have made and adjust accordingly.
If it keeps creeping up I then do a few days if calorie counting and weighing my food to get my portions under control.
Portion distortion is my nemisis, the pasta portion creeps up by a few grams a week before suddenly I’m eating 2 servings.
Wow you’re amazing. Keep up the great weight loss xx
I don’t think it’s the lack of gym I think it’s the food choices. I started gaining after my WLS. I did the 10 day pouch reset from the Mexico bariatric centre and then cut out carbs for the most part and focussed on high fat high protein food. Who doesn’t like bacon and scrambled eggs. And cheese salad and high cocoa choc and nuts. Try it Trina. Worked for me. Oh and forget the calorie counting of it
I 100% agree that the weight gain/lack of loss is down to food! The gym has never made me loss weight, but it does help me to focus and helps me to build strength and to feel better in myself, so its a huge part of the journey and process for me. But the actual weight loss, for me anyway, always comes down to food choices!
I am really glad you found something that works for you! 💖 I do think re-focussing on the principles of weight loss after surgery (focussing on protein, not eating and drinking together, getting enough water in, ect) will be a huge part of getting back on track x
@@TrinaLouise hi there Trina. Then you must go to the gym just don’t let it derail you if you don’t get there as planned. I have the same psychology as you - it’s all or nothing 😂 I had been having bags of crisps - not one but several and found I could easily eat lots of biscuits but not much “proper food”. And I could easily eat again after and an hour or so. Limiting yourself to the 5 times a day rule cuts out these mini binges I was doing. I do let myself have say a kitkat or something just so I don’t feel life isn’t worth living. Focus on eating the proper food first and then tell yourself you can have the other stuff if you have room. But I doubt you will have. 😂you can do it Trina even with hungry head and ADHD. You have already done amazing and you look fantastic. Nip it in the bud now. It’s easier to lose 7lbs than 7 stone 💪 thanks for sharing. X
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Much love to you. I have been overweight all my life. I am 52 now and the biggest I have ever been unfortunately I struggle with commitment and i am a shift worker. I had Gastric Banding but unfortunately the surgeon placed it too high causing me many serious health issues so I had it removed. This surgeon was a bariatric surgeon via private health. I had zero health issues before I took the surgical route. I lost weight but you get to a point you stop losing. People please know surgery is not a quick fix it's hard work and for life. You my darling have done a great job know that. ❤
Try the five two…believe me it works!
You need to be much less hard on yourself Trina ❤ Your achievements up to this point have been incredible!!! A few pounds gain here or there could be something as simple as water retention at certain times of the month!
I feel like more of us are struggling with that voice in our head than you would think... There is no 'ideal' weight and I wouldn't get too obsessed with 'Wonderland'. I'm a UK size 12 and I am prone to bouts of binge eating followed by strict eating regimes. I really relate to your comment on being an all or nothing person as that has often been my downfall!!
I think most people have to be mindful about their calorie intake in an average week, so you mustn't feel that you are alone in that. If you are comfortable in your own skin, are able to live life on your own terms and are healthy then you are winning!! Throw away the scales and just concentrate on how you feel in yourself. Thank you for being so honest, your channel is such a positive and uplifting place to be ❤❤❤
ADHD + perfectionism = all or nothing ... I'm right there with you! I am doing better at getting back on track when I fall off.
1-2 pounds a week is realistic.
Would love to hear about your adhd journey , struggling to understand myself at the moment x
Hi I think you should be so proud of yourself you look amazing.I have been on a weight loss journey and have over 6 st loss .But I have not been doing so well I want to loose another stone it is really hard going and I need you get back on it.
Your make up looks amazing. Xxxx
Wow, it’s been two years already. That’s crazy. Feels like one.
Have you thought about hypnosis to help with the food noise?
Btw - I think your rare honesty is going to be a huge plus for you in your struggle. God bless
Have you thought about trying a GPL-1… ozempic or wegovy ? It takes away all the food noise. It’s been a game changer.
You inspired me to get a gastric sleeve! I had it done at the end of august and am 2 stone down
Thanks for such a frank account....no one understands unless you also struggle with 'food' .....
As for advice...I've just started using the Carbs & Cals App it's fantastic as a guide and support but with no pressure - I was determined never to write down food or count another calorie!! but realised I had to do something ...and it's helping....
Keep Going you ⭐ x
Getting hep from a therapist about your relatship with food and what makes you feel like eating or obsess over food is probably a good idsa. You don't have to struggle for the rest of your life!
Also c-ptsd can present with a lot of the same signs as adhd. Something to be aware of.
I have ptsd and I'm also wondering if I have adhd but I'm 58 and life is hard.
@@Christmascrazy-j2m PTSD can cause the same symptoms. Maybe read up about complex PTSD. The body keeps the score is a very good book about the effect of trauma and the types of therapy that can help, although it is quite heavy in places.
I had stomach sleeve surgery around 10 yr. Ago and sadly because of things not all in my control I gained all my weight plus some back. I was at highest of my life, 343 and since little more than a year ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. I have lost down to 288 because of meds and diet change. I struggle with food noise all the time and it sucks. I found that cutting carbs and exercising has helped me a lot. Maybe you could try the cutting carbs as your diet change. Good luck on what you do. You look great by the way and you are so inspiring.
Hi there, I've followed you from the beginning and you've been so strong and resilient, you've done amazingly well. You're going through a lot. The surgery has helped you physically. But mental health us just as important if not more important. You see food as a comfort, its emotional eating. Please see a counsellor and get to the reason why and find out your triggers and how to deal with it. You need life skills to help deal with it. Hypnotherapy could also help. You can get control of this and not let it control you. Its also not about challenges and goals, it's about habits and balance. Please get professional help talk to someone, you are amazing and have done so well❤
I feel your pain and struggles. I started off at 224 lbs/just over 16 stone, BUT I am only 5ft tall. The ideal weight for my height is somewhere between 6 stone 13 ish to just over 9 stone. I really cannot see myself ever getting to 7 stone, and I've not even reached 9 yet. I lost just under 90 lbs/6 stone and kept it off for ages then gained a few back (thanks to Christmas) I'm now trying to lose what I gained. It's really hard because it's not the same as when I started, for a couple of reasons...1) I don't look or feel much different and my clothes still fit, and 2) There isn't the same motivation or visual effect (numbers constantly dropping from my highest weight, which really motivated me....very slight weight loss doesn't have the same effect). I reached a point where I could only have 1200 calories to maintain my weight (when I hadn't even finished losing), and to lose I'd only be able to have 800 per day, to lose 1 lb a week. I am stuck with this problem for the rest of my life and another thing is that I had to get used to never feeling full....if I ate enough to feel full I'd definitely go over the 1200 calories a day. I literally cannot have any kind of treats or alcohol without destroying any progress I was making. Very frustrating but like you I am determined to not let this win. Just to clarify, I didn't have any intervention like surgery or gastric band/balloon.
I really don't know what to do either, but I absolutely will fix this somehow. I have thought for a long time that I may have ADHD and autism to some extent, but at my age it's not going to be diagnosed (nearly 63),and diagnosing it would make zero difference to my life.
Regarding calorie counting, I never did until the weight loss really slowed down and then after i gained a bit. I basically just wanted to know how many calories would make me lose or gain, so I found out that you need a deficit of 3500 calories a week to lose 1 lb a week.....500 a day.
@@amandadavies.. maybe have 9st as a goal, that would be a great achievement. Also do you walk at all? Walking for 30mins or more a day has been found to aid weight loss.
@@powderandpaint14 I did aim for 9 originally and I can probably only realistically ever hope for that I suppose. I did drop 4-5 clothes sizes though so that made me happy. I don't walk much really and 30 minutes apparently only burns off around 200 calories maximum anyway, so for me it was never worth the effort....I say that because I hate random walking with no purpose, ie going somewhere, getting from A to B for a reason, if you see what I mean. I totally detest rain and winter/cold so that wouldn't be ideal anyway with UK weather. I don't sit around doing nothing all day though...constantly jumping up and down for whatever reason, and going up and down stairs many times a day. I need to cut out sugar and carbs fully again, as that was always the way I lost weight most effectively. When I started off I cut those for over 3 months, and I lost 30 lbs in the first 10 weeks. It works best for me, but it's frustrating when you can't have a bit of something you fancy. I do appreciate your reply.
@@amandadavies.. 9 would be a huge achievement and very healthy for you. Do whatever works best for you!
@@powderandpaint14 Thank you, I'm definitely not giving up and going back to how I used to be.
I'm 20yrs out and I struggled when I'm good and when I'm bad I'm real bad and it's hard to get back on track but keep going I'm down 100pounds still
Trina I started my weight loss nearly 2 years ago. I did lose 6 stone mentality I was ok but things go wrong too much going on. I've put over a stone back on now I'm trying so hard to not put anymore weight on. It's very hard most days I feel like screaming and not coping well. I have to not have any nice food in to not eat. It is very hard, only because I was happy and looking forward to the future I managed to lose that weight. I'm currently 15 stone, I'm a emotional eater x
I have and feel the same!!!!
I had a gastric bypass January 2023. About a year out I started exercising and couch to 5 k. But the most helpful thing is moujano. I started about 4 months ago. Lost 9 stone via bypass and a want to lose a stone more
Pay for someone to cook and portion your meals. If that’s not possible, then meal prep.
It’s a relief only having to cook once or twice a week.
For the food noise try Headspace- coping with cravings or therapy. This will give you tools to deal with the food noise.
Ask your doctors for advise. That’s why you’re paying them. Good luck ❤️
Hi! I don’t often comment, but I would suggest you look into cognitive behavioral therapy for the food noise, I think it could really help! ❤
Edit: you wouldn’t have to worry about facing this challenge forever, or at least you would have more tools to help you combat it
How about using like Hello Fresh for a while? xx
Ive not had any kind of surgery myself for weight loss but have you had any kind of counselling or been offered any as part of your journey? I would have assumed that that would be part ot it x
Hmm, light-headed from lack of calories or lack of nutrients? In theory, we have stored energy, but our bodies don't store micronutrients well. Is it possible you just need to supplement something like iron?
Weak in the mind, I have the same issue. Lol. But I don’t let it bring me down. I would say a pound and a half up in 6 months is no biggie at all!!! Keep your chin up!!! P. S. I mean weak in the mind about food, nothing disrespectful. I can’t stop thinking about food as well, it’s all in my head!!
You look gorgeous! 😍😍😍
Thank you!! 😘😘
1-2 lbs is not a gain, it's a completely normal day to day fluctuation! I know maintenance when we are trying to lose doesn't feel great, but it is still great. I've been at maintenance for the last 9 months. It's hard, but it's also an accomplishment to maintain a loss. Give yourself space to feel both feelings. Most importantly, it doesn't mean you can't start losing again. You can do this!
There are some food relationship concepts I've been working on through my weight-loss that I feel have really helped. I didn't have surgery, so I don't know how applicable they would be to your cravings and food noise right now. My issues were restricting certain foods, which would lead to binging them and other foods. Maybe a dietitian or other medical professional who specializes in bariatric patients would have some specific things for what you are facing? These are my healthier food thoughts:
-Food doesn't have morals. It's not good or bad and we are not good or bad based on how we eat.
-Food does have nutrients and our health is better when we focus mostly on high nutrient foods. That doesn't make it wrong to have something with less nutrients (it still has nutrients, afterall) so there is no reason for guilt in having a less nutrient food, but to have the best health, focus on having mostly high nutrient foods.
-This means I can eat anything I want, just that I can't have everything I want all at once. I have to be conscious about how much I have and how often I have less nutritious food. Because I can and will have it again, I don't have to fill up on it when I have it.
-My diet is guilt-free, because guilt is not an ingredient and because guilt does not serve me. I put less than perfect meals behind me and move on to focus on my goals at my next meal or snack.
Hi I put on weight after 2 years op finding it hard to shift it!
Thanks for sharing. I started watching you when you started your weight loss journey. So much of what you said resonates with me as well. I’m in the same place 18 months after gastric sleeve and experiencing weight gain. Trying not to beat myself up about it. I am just curious if you have thought about trying the weight loss injections that are so popular right now. (Wagovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) Also once you start ADHD medication you might find that helpful for weight loss too because many of the medication‘s suppress appetite noise. Again, thanks being transparent even though it gets hard. 💪😎